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Spyderco Caly Jr. vs Spyderco Dodo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Dodo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Dodo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$325Most expensive
US$195Cheapest
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
82.1 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
52.3 mm (2.06 in)Shortest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
158.8 mm (6.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
111.1 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Laminated ZDP-189 & 420J2
CPM M4
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Natural G-10
Finish
Satin
Blade with satin or black DLC finish (varies by variant)
Lock type
Back Lock
Patented Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Round Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Wire clip, low-seated, right/left hand, tip-up carry
Reversible Wire Tension Tip-Up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Work knifePrecision cutting
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingDetailed/fine cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent blade steel combination for edge retention and toughnessErgonomic handle with finger choil for secure gripSmooth lockback mechanismLightweight carbon fiber handleCompact and practical folding design
Outstanding edge retention and wear resistance of CPM M4 steelStrong and reliable Ball Bearing LockErgonomic handle with finger choilsCompact size with good utility
Common complaints
Price may be high compared to simpler knivesLimited availability may affect purchase
Unconventional and unusual appearance may not appeal to allShort blade length under 2 inches